With the release of the ninth generation of Pokémon games, like Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, there are quite a few stellar titles available. There have been nine mainline releases, which are often released as two or three different versions, and plenty of remakes. The Pokémon Company also recently delved even further with the release of Pokémon Legends Arceus. However, these […]

Fortnite has come a long way since its first release. The storyline has proceeded dramatically from its initial release. Fortnite all seasons are now broken up into chapters, with the season’s dates being closer together than you might realize. Huge changes constantly occur in the game, completely reworking how the title’s mechanics work and feel. Fortnite is known for adding […]

North American lifestyle brand Oakley has announced a partnership with esports organisation Envy Gaming. As part of the deal, all teams and talent under the OpTic brand will exclusively wear Oakley eyewear during competitive play online and at LAN events. RELATED: Envy Gaming acquires operating rights for Esports Stadium Arlington Moreover, Oakley will become a jersey sponsor for OpTic’s Halo […]

Southeast Asian esports and gaming company Ampverse has announced a series of personnel appointments and promotions to help bolster its regional growth.  Tine Hansen has joined the company as its Head of Commercial Partnerships. Additionally, Jenny Hall has been promoted to Head of Strategic Partnerships after acting as Ampverse’s Director of Sales and Brand Partnerships — APAC since 2019.  RELATED: […]

Esports tournament organiser BLAST has teamed up with business and employers’ organisation the Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) in a bid to further bolster Denmark’s esports ecosystem. According to a release, the partnership will see both entities look to establish a national esports industry framework. RELATED: BLAST partners with The Sports Consultancy for 2023 host city bidding process Aside from […]

Esports data platform GRID has announced that its former VP of Business Development, Mikael Westerling, has been promoted to Chief Sales Officer. In his new role, Westerling will work with betting brands relying on GRID’s data to power their offerings in the esports vertical. RELATED: GRID teams up with PGL for Antwerp Major  In addition, Westerling will focus on expanding […]

North American gaming and esports company FaZe Clan has appointed Zach Katz as its President and Chief Operating Officer (COO). Katz joins the company following tenures at music publisher BMG and music technology investment group Raised In Space. RELATED: FaZe Clan announces partnership with DoorDash According to a release, Katz will oversee FaZe Clan’s content, talent, merchandise, consumer goods, sponsorships and esports businesses. In addition, […]

Generation Esports, the founder of High School Esports League, has acquired US-military focused esports league Military Gaming League (MGL). Generation Esports will continue to operate online and in-person esports tournaments for the league, which provides tournaments for active service members and veterans of the US military. RELATED: Generation Esports secures $19m in funding The acquisition is the first for Generation […]

Generationz Gaming Entertainment, a subsidiary of Canadian esports and iGaming company React Gaming Group, has signed a white-label agreement with Philippine iGaming licence-holder HHRP Inc. As a result of the agreement, Generationz will operate LOOT.BET’s esports wagering platform in the Philippines on a revenue-sharing basis with HHRP, pending certification from iGaming certification service Gaming Laboratories International. HHRP owns one of […]

Games developer and publisher Riot Games has announced Brazilian ecommerce brand Submarino as the latest sponsor of the 2022 VALORANT Champions Tour (VCT) Brazil. In addition, Submarino will also be featured as the sponsor of VCT Game Changers, a programme by Riot Games that looks to promote and provide opportunities for women in esports. RELATED: LOUD forms ecommerce partnership with […]